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| A '''frigate''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[fleet]]s. Frigates appear to be larger than [[corvette]]s, more versatile than [[destroyer]]s and smaller than [[cruiser]]s. | | [[File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigate.png|thumb|250px|A ''Paris''-class UNSC frigate.]] |
| | A '''frigate''' is a type of [[warship]] in both the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[fleet]]s. Like their seaborne counterparts, frigates are defined as medium-tonnage vessels, larger than [[corvette]]s, more versatile than [[destroyer]]s and smaller than [[cruiser]]s. |
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| ==Summary== | | ==Role== |
| In the [[UNSC Navy]], frigates form the backbone of any fleet or [[battle group]], while cruisers appear to fill a similar role within the Covenant. As their most ubiquitous warship, the UNSC uses frigates in a broad range of roles, ranging from heavy air support to fighter escort and fleet engagements. Some UNSC frigates are equipped with a sizable cargo bay for larger [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[UNSC light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]|Page=35}} Covenant frigates are not as commonly seen as their UNSC counterparts, but one of their roles appears to be escorting larger ships such as [[destroyer]]s or [[carrier]]s.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]|Page=145}} | | In the UNSC Navy, frigates form the backbone of any fleet or [[battle group]], while cruisers appear to fill a similar role within the Covenant. As their most ubiquitous warship, the UNSC uses frigates in a broad range of roles, ranging from heavy air support to fighter escort and fleet engagements. Some UNSC frigates are equipped with a sizable cargo bay for larger [[D77-TC Pelican|dropships]] and armor complements. The UNSC has also employed [[UNSC light frigate|light frigates]] equipped with stealth systems in a specialized reconnaissance role.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 35''</ref> Covenant frigates are not as commonly seen as their UNSC counterparts, but one of their roles appears to be escorting larger ships such as [[destroyer]]s or [[carrier]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 145''</ref> |
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| ==Types== | | ==Known frigate classes== |
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| {{Main|UNSC frigate}}
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| *'''{{Class|Charon|light frigate}}''' - A lightly armed and armored variant; able to carry a large complement.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}}
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| File:UNSC Aegis Fate.png|{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}}, a ''Charon''-class frigate
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| *'''{{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}}''' - A variant that balances troop transportation and designed with planetary defense in mind.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}}
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| File:H2A - In Amber Clad render 3.jpg|{{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, a ''Stalwart''-class frigate
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| *'''{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}}''' - A frigate type with more armor and weapons.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypfrig|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/unsc-frigate|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=UNSC Frigate}}
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| File:HaloReach - UNSCFrigate.png|A ''Paris''-class frigate
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| *'''{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}''' - A post-war, [[Energy shielding|shielded]] frigate.{{Ref/Reuse|waypfrig}}
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| File:H4-StridentHeavyFrigate-ScanRender.png|A ''Strident''-class frigate
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| *'''{{Class|Anlace|light frigate}}''' - Designed as a lifting body, with [[Directed-energy weapon|directed energy weapons]].{{Ref/Site|Id=cits|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/calm-in-the-storm|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Calm in the Storm}}
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| File:H5G Anlace Concept Cutout.png|An ''Anlace''-class frigate
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| *'''{{Class|Mulsanne|light frigate}}''' - A frigate armed with a [[Brightlance reflex laser]] in addition to conventional weapons.
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| File:HINF UNSCPanamaFront Render Crop.png|A ''Mulsanne''-class light frigate
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| ===Covenant=== | | ===Covenant=== |
| {{Main|Covenant frigate}} | | *[[Covenant frigate]] - A small ship with little armament or [[energy shielding]]. |
| *'''{{Pattern|Ester|armored frigate}}''' - A type of Covenant frigate.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 274</ref> | | **{{Class|CAR|frigate}} - Another class of Covenant frigate. |
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| | *[[UNSC frigate]] - A small ship that supports larger ships and ferries equipment and soldiers. |
| | **{{Class|Charon|light frigate}} - A lightly armed variant designed for troop deployment. |
| | **{{Class|Stalwart|light frigate}} - A variant competent with troop deployment and combat. |
| | **{{Class|Paris|heavy frigate}} - A heavier variant of the standard UNSC frigate. |
| | **{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} - A heavily armed frigate equipped with energy shielding. |
| | **{{Class|Anlace|frigate}}<ref>'''[[Halo: Warfleet]]''', p. 43</ref> |
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| ===Forerunner=== | | ===Forerunner=== |
| *'''[[Second-order fast frigate]]''' - A light [[capital ship]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silentium]]'', String 5</ref> | | *[[Fast frigate]] - A lightly armed, but fast, warship. |
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| ==Gameplay==
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| A number of frigates appear in several ''Halo'' games. Frigates are also units available to use in the table top game ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''.
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| {{Ship types}} | | {{Ship types}} |
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| [[Category:Frigates]] | | [[Category:Frigates| ]] |
| [[Category:Frigate classes]] | | [[Category:Frigate classes| ]] |
| [[Category:Ship classifications]] | | [[Category:Ship classifications]] |
